Friday, September 21, 2012

Ed. note: " I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out." - Bill Hicks

The knives were all out this week, with many of my favorite writers tearing Cruel Summer to shreds. It's not that it's that bad, it's just... not... uh... G.O.O.D.(?) Cruel Summer is essentially the lowest common denominator of Roc La Familia meets Watch the Throne, with extra grandiose. In essence, fuck this album. There, that's my review. Good night, folks! I'm kidding (minus the "fuck this album" part.) We've got a dope selection of entertaining Cruel Summer reviews lined up for this latest issue post, but there's plenty more great writing where that came from. As always, enjoy the only (free) hip hop (e-)magazine worth reading: the Rap Round Table. - I